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American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison was no stranger to tenacity. Throughout his prolific career he was the living embodiment of his own now famous words, “genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.” And, just as much as his legacy is emblazoned by a litany of inventions and technological advances, his tireless work ethic was equally lauded. In fact, many of today’s most innovative thinkers often draw comparisons to Edison and his methods. Steve Jobs’ legendary knack for putting the right people in place to bring his vision for products like the iPod® and iPad® to fruition harkens back to how Edison pioneered technology that led to innovations including the phonograph, motion picture camera, and perhaps most famously – the light bulb.    

Here are a few of Edison’s most famous quotes to help you spark a new idea, get past a roadblock, or inspire your team to not only reach for, but achieve what was once thought impossible.  

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
Failure is a state of mind most aptly illustrated by the age old conflict between the glass being half empty or half full. Instead of letting failure define you, it should instead inspire you. And though it can often feel like a heavy-handed punch to the gut, it’s how you react the moment after you catch your breath that lets you know the wherewithal to succeed still resides inside you. Read More→